PAPPU Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Additional Government Advocate.

(2.) By the amendment vide Act No.5 of 2009, which has come into effect from 1.11.2010, it has been provided in Section 41 (1) (b) Criminal Procedure Code that a person against whom credible information of being involved in a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment of 7 years or less is reported to the police officer, the police officer, can only arrest an accused if he is satisfied that:

(3.) The present case is one punishable with imprisonment upto 7 years. The petitioners should, therefore, have no apprehension that they would be arrested unless there are conditions justifying their arrest as mentioned above and provided under section 41 (1) (b) Criminal Procedure Code.